Administration and Information |
Services Committee |
Rochester Hills
1000 Rochester Hills |
Drive |
Rochester Hills, MI 48309 |
Home Page: www. |
rochesterhills.org |
Minutes
John L. Dalton, Bob Grace, Katie Hauswirth, Melinda Hill, Barbara Holder, Bev Jasinski, |
Andrew Kenzie, Pam Lee, Gerard Verschueren |
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hill called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Melinda Hill, Barbara Holder, John Dalton and Gerard Verschueren
Present:
Stephen Kirksey
Absent:
Non-Voting Members Present: Bob Grace, Bev Jasinski and Pam Lee |
Non-Voting Members Absent: Katie Hauswirth and Andrew Kenzie |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No minutes for approval.
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2004-0199
Establish Committee Meeting Packet Distribution Medium
Committee members discussed paperless packet: |
*Distribution of packet is working via e-mail. |
Committee members discussed option of installing a stationary projector in |
Communication's Committee conference room: |
* Possibility of bringing a projector/laptop set-up prior to meeting. |
* Projector/laptop are user friendly. |
* Projector would remain stationary on the ceiling. |
* Check other technology options. |
* Intent was agenda item would be displayed so everyone could read it. |
* Camera/Projector is approximately $2,000. |
* Check other less costly options (i.e. large TV). |
* Involve all other committees in this decision. |
* Obtain feedback from other committees. |
Discussed
2004-0511
Conclusion of City Council Appointee Review Process
It was the consensus of the committee to move on to finishing the review process for the |
Council Appointed Directors and self-evaluation forms. |
* Reviewed Kurt Dawson, Bev Jasinski evaluation forms. |
* Evaluation forms are not linked to Legistar. |
* Members must view the email packet. |
* Legistar gives everyone ability to view evaluation forms. |
* Discussed computer hardware problem with downloading packet. |
A motion was made by Holder, seconded by Dalton, that this concludes the review |
process for the Council Appointees for the 2003-2004 year. |
A motion was made by Holder, seconded by Dalton, that this matter be Approved |
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Resolved that the Administration & Information Services (AIS) Committee has |
completed the City Council Appointee Review Process for the 2003 - 2004 period. |
The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Hill, Holder, Dalton and Verschueren
Absent:
Kirksey
2004-0211
2005 Salary Recommendation for Directors' General Adjustment |
Recommendation |
Agenda Summary.pdf; Salary History-Directors.pdf; Memo Somerville |
033104.pdf; Memo Lee 022704.pdf; MML Director Survey DataUPDATE. |
pdf; Revenue Reductions 2004.pdf; Res Directors Gen Adjustment 2004. |
pdf; Minutes, AIS 030204 Draft Excerpt.pdf; Minutes, AIS |
Committee members discussed Salary Recommendations |
* Mayor Somerville and Ms. Lee recommend a two (2) percent adjustment for |
* Adjustments approved for Directors are an indicator for other employment groups. |
* Two employment groups' contracts expiring in 2005. |
* Information provided by MML based on survey conducted at end of 2003 - |
* 1917 will receive 2.2 percent for entire year 2005. |
* 2491 will receive 2.5 percent through first quarter 2005 (03/31/05). |
Committee members discussed overtime pay. |
* Directors do not receive overtime pay. |
* Overtime pay put non-exempt employees at equal pay with Directors. |
* Directors and Administration need to decide if work is better based on: |
- Hiring additional employees |
- Hiring through outside agencies |
Committee members discussed Directors performance bonus and general adjustment |
* Performance bonus intent was to recognize Directors for work beyond the basic |
adjustment. |
* Provided from year-to-year. |
* Mayor Somerville uncomfortable with bonuses which provide extra compensation |
without affecting base salary. |
* A generous adjustment will elevate the rest of work force expectations. |
* City has a zero increase budget. |
* Increased salaries increase benefit costs. |
* Additional money will be taken from operating expenses. |
* Director salaries were at risk prior to wage and class study. |
* Committee would recommend a certain percentage adjustment. |
* Director did not automatically receive entire adjustment. |
* Director may have received additional increase based on performance. |
* Directors went to a divided system where they received a guaranteed base and bonus |
based on performance; however, bonus never been given. |
Discussed
Enactment No: RES0204-2004 |
NEW BUSINESS
2004-0210
Administration & Information Services Committee 2005 Salary |
Recommendation for City Council |
Agenda Summary - CC.pdf; Salary History-Council.pdf; Resolution |
Council Salary 2004.pdf; Salary Comparison CC.pdf; Minutes, AIS 050402 |
Draft Exceprt.pdf; Minutes, AIS 040604 Draft Excerpt.pdf; Minutes, AIS |
030204 Draft Excerpt.pdf; 0210 Resolution.pdf |
City Council discussion commenced on whether Council should increase base salary |
versus paid per meeting: |
* Discussed comparisons between cities. |
* Rochester Hills averages 55 City Council meetings per year. |
* 44 Council Communication Committee meetings. |
* 15 Closed Session meetings. |
* Total number does not include sub-committee meetings. |
* Suggestion made base salary to remain same, delete 50 meeting minimum. |
* Committee will continue discussion next month. |
Committee inquired on the possibility of having various out-of-pocket expenses |
reimbursed. |
* Determined that $60 was adequate for meeting cost. |
* Human Resources Director to provide more information for Council. |
Committee further discussed laptops vs. desktop computer. |
* Clarification needed on whether to purchase new laptops for City Council or for |
Council members to receive a dollar amount to purchase a personal computer. |
* Whole objective was decided with the implementation of www.gotomypc.com |
* The concern is obsolete laptops need total replacement. |
Committee briefly discussed Longevity for City Council members. |
Discussed
Enactment No: RES0197-2004 |
2004-0284
Request for Purchase Authorization - MIS: Redesign of the Rochester Hills |
web site and implementation of the Content Management System, blanket |
purchase order not-to-exceed $35,910.00; Municipal Web Services, |
Agenda Summary.pdf; Tabulation.pdf; Resolution.pdf
Committee discussed authorization to simplify Rochester Hills current web site. |
* Cost just under $36,000. |
* Goal - execute a complete redesign of current web site for: |
- Improve search capabilities |
- Updating our technology |
- Content managing system |
Current process reviewed: |
* Department creates content information. |
* Information is then sent to MIS |
* MIS then posts the information on the web site. |
New technology will allow: |
* Department will create, review and send content directly to Internet. |
* Intent is that Departments will be more efficient in updating. |
* Savings of $11,500 per year. |
-Pam Olson or Charlotte Taravella |
* Design team will regulate Departments so that there is consistency. |
* Our current web site evaluated by Plante Moran. |
* Suggestion to get outsider opinion. |
* New technology will give us input on what most visitors are looking for or at. |
* Intent is to keep it simple. |
Discussed
Enactment No: RES0099-2004 |
2004-0296
Request for Purchase Authorization - MIS: 2004 Equipment, Supplies and |
Software Purchases Project, blanket purchase order not-to-exceed $190,300. |
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Agenda Summary.pdf; Lease Case Studies.pdf; Resolution.pdf
Committee briefly discussed proposed MIS equipment purchases: |
* MIS discussed list of equipment purchases. |
* All needed equipment is purchased at separate times throughout the year. |
* Several companies have State contracts. |
* Basically asking for authorization now so that there is no delay. |
Discussed
Enactment No: RES0100-2004 |
2004-0359
Recommendation from Administration & Information Services Committee |
regarding Changes to Council Work Session Broadcast Policy |
Agenda Summary.pdf; CC WS Rules of Procedure.pdf; Minutes AIS |
040604 Draft Excerpt.pdf; 0359 Resolution.pdf |
Committee discussed policy concerning broadcasting work sessions. |
*Council debated whether it was necessary to televise workshops. |
*Council discussed certain workshops should not be televised. |
*In workshops no action is taken, adversary discussion on a topic. |
*Some other cities do televise their workshops. |
A motion was made by Dalton, seconded by Verschueren, that this matter be |
Approved and Referred to City Council Liaison. |
Resolved that it is the recommendation of the Administration & Information |
Services (AIS) Committee that the Rochester Hills City Council consider |
eliminating televising Work Session meetings. |
The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Hill, Holder, Dalton and Verschueren
Absent:
Kirksey
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
*Need confirmation on the usage of laptops to determine what needs to be budgeted. |
Trader Joe's Liquor License: |
*Trader Joe's applied for a commercial liquor license. |
*Committee will verify if Trader Joe's is too close to CVS pharmacy. |
Elimination of the Primary Election: |
* Need to determine whether Primary Election can or should be eliminated. |
* Any change will impact the budget. |
NEXT MEETING DATE
Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at 8:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Chairperson Hill adjourned the meeting at 9: |
55 a.m. |
Minutes prepared by Sue Busam. |
Note: Approved as presented at the July 13, 2004 AIS Meeting.